Matthew Barber is the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner. He says: "throughout the Summer, my office and I have attended a range of different events across Thames Valley to promote the role of your PCC, listen to any local policing issues and promote my ongoing local crime survey.
"I would encourage you to complete the survey online, as this is your opportunity to share your experiences and have a say in how local policing services are shaped.
"One of my key priorities moving forwards is to ensure that we can robustly tackle shoplifting and retail crime across Thames Valley.
"As part of this work, I have been out and about visiting a number of local and national retailers to discuss improving the police response to retail crime, improved reporting and intelligence sharing to reduce shoplifting and tackle violence in stores. "
"These crimes can have a profound impact on staff, customers and the wider economy. In response to this, I am currently working with the Force to develop a new retail crime strategy that will see us working more closely with businesses to address concerns and tackle crime."
Since launching in November 2022, over 8,700 Thames Valley residents have responded to a local crime survey which provides an opportunity to share experiences and have a say in how policing services are shaped. The information provided informs the Police and Crime Commissioner on his efforts to tackle crime, improve communication and invest funding in local policing.
These latest results reaffirm the previous survey feedback published at the end of June. Results show that residents continue to:
• Have a high level of trust in Thames Valley Police (76% of 5,738 respondents)
• Feel safe being alone out and about near where they live in daylight hours (86% of 7,261 respondents)
• Feel safe in their own home (89% of 7,217 respondents)
• Identify speeding or reckless / dangerous driving as their most experienced crime type
Results from the local crime survey also show that 18% (of 6,259 respondents) were victims of crime with 64% of victims reporting it to the police.
If you would like to share your views on crime and policing across the Thames Valley, please complete the online survey by using this link: Public consultation - Thames Valley PCC (thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk)
